Project Coordinator for the ‘’Fair4All Agric and Mining Value Chain Project

Company Profile

Oxfam is a rights-based global development organization with more than 70 years of experience in more than 90 countries worldwide. Oxfam’s mission is to end the injustice of poverty and inequality through systemic change and the advancement of political, economic, and social rights.

Oxfam has been working in Ghana since 1986, managing programs related to food security and livelihoods, universal access to education and healthcare, and transparency and accountability in extractive industries (mining, oil, and gas).

Oxfam’s experience in Ghana and strong partnerships with government institutions, Ghanaian civil society organizations, and NGOs support the delivery of active and innovative programs and advocacy work seeking to improve the livelihoods of Ghanaians and strengthen citizen accountability.

Oxfam in Ghana currently works in 11 out of Ghana’s 16 administrative regions.

Job Description

What We Are Looking For

Oxfam in Ghana is looking for an experienced Ghanaian with a passion for social and economic justice/equity. A strong team leader with qualifications and background in international development or related field of study to join its Program and Influencing Team as Project Coordinator for the ‘’Fair4All Agric and Mining Value Chain Project”. The duration of the role is three (3) years fixed term contract.

Required Skills or Experience

• We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience and a track record in project management and coordination, focused on strengthening civil society, women’s rights, gender, and human rights, and women’s economic empowerment in agriculture and mining value chains.
• You will have strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, control, and forward plan several tasks with limited supervision.
• Primarily responsible for ensuring the quality of design, implementation, and monitoring of The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded project, including overseeing timely annual planning, budgeting, and reporting in compliance with all Oxfam and donor requirements and standards.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to equal opportunity gender equality and the principles of diversity.